The 2025 Texas Pecan Growers Conference & Trade Show was recently held in San Marcos, July 12-15, 2026. Plaques are awarded to the division Grand Champions. Rosettes are awarded to both Grand and Reserve Champions in the following 3 divisions (Commercial Division, Classic & New Division & Natives.) Ribbons are awarded to each 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place entries.
Awards will be available here at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 500 E Wallace, Room 102, in the Courthouse, at a later date.
The results were as follows:
Steve Stifflemire – Burkett – 2nd Place
Steve Stifflemire – Caddo – 2nd Place
Jackie Brister – Choctaw – 1st Place
Jackie Brister – Comanche – 3rd Place
Steve Stifflemire – Hopi – 1st Place
Dickie Eckhoff – Oconee – 2nd Place
Steve Stifflemire – Podsednik – 1st Place
Vicky Key – San Saba Improved – 1st Place
Jackie Brister – Success – 2nd Place
Vickie Key – Wichita – 2nd Place
The Texas Pecan Show
Another highlight on Sunday was the Texas Pecan Show. Organized by Texas A&M AgriLife and sponsored by the Texas Pecan Growers Association, the Texas Pecan Show has a long history in Texas pecan industry dating back to before 1950. The show celebrates excellence in pecan production while recognizing the quality, dedication and stewardship of Texas pecan growers. Attendees had the opportunity to view over 200 entries throughout the conference.
Congratulations to the 2025 Texas Pecan Show State Champions:
Commercial Division:
Grand Champion: Jackie Brister, San Saba County Choctaw
Reserve Champion: Shari Kniffen, Menard County - Pawnee
Classic & New Division: Grand Champion: John Kniffen, Menard County - Lipan
Reserve Champion: Mark Walls, Guadalupe County - Elliott
Native Division:
Grand Champion: Joe Janak, Lavaca County
Reserve Champion: Pat Bays, Comanche County